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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L19 CSBMOT history

L19 CSB is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.

L19 CSB red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
85,160 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 CSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 CSB was last recorded at 85,160 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,022 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
3,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,160 miles
  • 2021 – 85,022 miles
  • 2018 – 77,101 miles
  • 2017 – 73,588 miles
  • 2016 – 71,716 miles
  • 2015 – 61,010 miles
  • 2014 – 54,958 miles
  • 2013 – 50,531 miles
  • 2012 – 45,418 miles
  • 2011 – 40,479 miles
  • 2010 – 36,703 miles
  • 2009 – 32,552 miles
  • 2008 – 26,386 miles
  • 2007 – 23,030 miles
  • 2006 – 18,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,160 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,160 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    168974174382
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,022 miles (+7,921)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,022 miles
    Test number
    570024668736
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,101 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    666292899160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,100 miles (+3,512)6 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    918609475537
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,588 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    590443505245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,716 miles (+57)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,716 miles
    Test number
    108674260859
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Pass71,659 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    414955869487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,616 miles (+10,606)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,616 miles
    Test number
    952941953386
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass61,010 miles (+6,052)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    798092565043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil warning light is on

  10. Pass54,958 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    157059254019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,531 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    796551953033
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass50,531 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    979451853030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    565085142008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail45,418 miles (+4,939)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    556211742007
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass40,479 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    758464451035
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn low on outside edge

  16. Fail40,444 miles (+3,741)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,444 miles
    Test number
    987229941067
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn low on outside edge

  17. Pass36,703 miles (+4,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,703 miles
    Test number
    694600050071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass32,552 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,552 miles
    Test number
    121071459082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,386 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    394689358056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,030 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,030 miles
    Test number
    383825457034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,568 miles
    Test number
    894092756022
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L19 CSB

Does L19 CSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 CSB expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 CSB?
The MOT on L19 CSB expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 CSB done?
L19 CSB was recorded at 85,160 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 3,497 miles a year.
Has L19 CSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 CSB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L19 CSB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L19 CSB find?
L19 CSB passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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